Chocolate and apricot slice

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

Indulge in a square – or two of this delicious, low calorie chocolate and apricot slice, so simple and is seriously divine!

Serves: 12 (makes 12 slices)

Time to make: 40 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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310g bottle apple sauce

½ cup cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup flour

1 egg, beaten

¼ cup skim milk

½ cup dark chocolate chips

15 dried apricots, halved

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Instructions

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1 Heat oven to 175ºC. Grease a 24x16cm baking tin with a little reduced-fat spread.

2 In a large bowl, mix apple sauce and dry ingredients until just combined. Do nox over-mix. While stirring gently, add egg and milk. Add chocolate chips then apricots.

3 Pour into prepared tray and bake for 30 minutes until springy to touch. Leave to cool and cut in 12 slices. Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze sliced portions.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 103 cal

Kilojoules 430 kJ

Protein 3 g

Total fat 3 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 20 g

Sugar 8 g

Dietary fibre 2 g

Sodium 80 mg

Calcium 30 mg

Iron 1 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.